58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Alief, TX (2026)
72 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Alief: Pinnacle Excavation, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 72.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,575 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 72 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
72 Alief excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 52 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 72 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Alief at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (36) | Houston, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (874) | Sugar Land, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,575) | Houston, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (451) | Katy, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Extreme Excavation & Repair | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Sugar Land, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (412) | Cypress, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | LeFelton Opulent Land Clearing | 55 | 5.0★ (136) | Manvel, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Hass Co LLC | 54 | 4.6★ (10) | Houston, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Tunnel Now for Plumbing, Excavation and Trenching | 54 | 4.5★ (22) | Houston, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (254) | Richmond, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 72 best excavating contractors in Alief, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Sugar Land, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 874 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,575 Google reviews, the most in Alief.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Katy, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 451 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sugar Land, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cypress, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 412 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manvel, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 Hass Co LLC
Based in Houston, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 254 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baytown, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Katy, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellaire, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 762 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Clear2Dig, LLC.
Based in Houston, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Katy, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aldine, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galena Park, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Apex Site Works
Based in Houston, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alief
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascocita, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 72 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Alief
20 more excavating contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A A A Asphalt & Concrete Paving | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| A-Gomez Excavations | 3.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| AMX Dirt and Dump Trucks Service - Houston Texas | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Big State Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Cypress Hauling & Rental Co | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| D&L Excavating and Concrete Work | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| E&j Excavation llc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| East Pines Services | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Fernandez Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| General Waste Recovery | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Gulf Coast Dirtworks Construction Company | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Horizon Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Humble Concrete Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Onsite Dirt Work | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Ortega excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Spangler Backhoe Services | 4.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Superior Site Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Swamp Fox Construction & Landscape Management | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Texas Made Construction | In Alief | |
| Ultimate land clearing and demo | 5.0★ (1) | In Alief |
How we ranked Alief excavating contractors
We scored 72 Alief excavating contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Alief data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Excavating contractors in Alief: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Alief?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Alief, TX is Pinnacle Excavation with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 72 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Alief?
ContractorsRanked ranks 72 excavating contractors serving Alief, TX. 1 of them is based in Alief; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Alief are open 24/7?
19 ranked excavating contractors in Alief post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pinnacle Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Alief work on weekends?
52 of 72 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pinnacle Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Alief excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 72 rated excavating contractors in Alief is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,575 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank excavating contractors?
Each excavating contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do excavating contractors outside Alief count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Alief city center, our service radius for excavating contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can excavating contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Alief
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 72 excavating contractors serving Alief.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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